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​​​​​​County Offices of Education Explained

OCDE has produced a brief video that explains what county ​​offices of education do and how they support school systems, students and families throughout the state.​​​​


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Strategic Plan

OCDE’s vision that Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success is outlined, along with eight strategic priorities and key performance indicators.​

Orange County Public Schools Directory

View the online version, or contact Media Services for a printed version.​


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​​​Fentanyl Dangers
What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact tha​t many of its victims don’t know they’re taking the synthetic opioid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Religious Expression in Public S​chools

​Since 1995, the U.S. Department of Education has published and periodically updated guidance on religious expression in public schools.​

Resources and Supports for Professional Learning

​OCDE supports student achievement through high-quality training opportunities for teachers, administrators and support staff.

​​​Charter Schools

​Educational options in Orange County include high quality charter schools that emphasize rigorous academic standards, innovative programs and responsible business practices.

Public Notices

​The following public notices are posted for informational purposes for Orange County community members.​​


Orange County Board of Education Meeting Agenda

Agendas for upcoming Orange County Board of Education meetings are posted at least 72 hours before each session.​

County Committee on School District Organization Agenda

With members elected by local boards of education, the County Committee studies and makes recommendations related to the organization and reorganization of school districts, their boundaries, and their trustee elections.​
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Weekly roundup: NBC highlights first-of-its-kind Mandarin Chinese immersion program in OC, and more

Weekly roundup: NBC highlights first-of-its-kind Mandarin Chinese immersion program in OC, and more

May 17 , 2024

Mandarin Chinese is often said to be one of the hardest languages to master. At Marian Bergeson Elementary in Laguna Niguel, students are learning it one lesson at a time, thanks to the school’s one-way language immersion program.  NBC 4 Los Angeles news reported on the first-of-its-kind Mandarin Chinese language program for Orange County public K-12 students during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Capistrano Unified School District program enrolls students as early as kindergarten to […]

OC Board of Education to interview candidates for county superintendent on Wednesday

OC Board of Education to interview candidates for county superintendent on Wednesday

May 17 , 2024

The Orange County Board of Education will interview candidates seeking to be appointed as county superintendent during a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22.  The meeting is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Orange County Department of Education, located at 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa. It will also stream live on YouTube. The position of county superintendent carries significant responsibilities. Along with overseeing schools and programs administered by the Orange County Department of […]

WATCH: OCDE advances drug and alcohol prevention efforts with youth conference

WATCH: OCDE advances drug and alcohol prevention efforts with youth conference

May 16 , 2024

Why does the Orange County Department of Education prioritize drug and alcohol prevention?  Let’s start with the fact that substances like nicotine and THC disrupt adolescent brain development, affecting learning and memory. Second, many youth turn to drugs for emotional regulation, impacting their mental health. Finally, suspensions and expulsions due to drug-related offenses can knock students off their academic paths and limit future opportunities.  “That’s the biggest possible derailment to a young person’s educational trajectory,” says Stephan Lambert, OCDE’s prevention […]

WATCH: Revisit the day OCDE announced the 2025 Orange County Teachers of the Year

WATCH: Revisit the day OCDE announced the 2025 Orange County Teachers of the Year

May 15 , 2024

On the morning of May 2, six educators received a welcome surprise in their classrooms as they were named this year’s finalists in the countywide teachers of the year program. A big yellow school bus filled with OCDE representatives including Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes, camera crews, reporters and awards program sponsors traveled across six campuses to honor each educator alongside their colleagues and loved ones. OCDE’s Media Services team supported the special day and captured the teachers’ reactions to […]